Genetics Counselor

ArborSys Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Shodair Children’s Hospital in Montana seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide counseling, risk assessment, and education for pediatric and adult patients across the state, with outreach travel and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

You will collect histories, coordinate and interpret genetic testing, educate families on risks and testing options, and document care in the EMR. Requires Master's in Genetic Counseling and Montana licensure; BC/BE eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling and board eligibility/certification.
• Montana licensure to practice genetics (or eligibility) required.
• Experience in counseling, risk assessment, and education across ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling in clinic and outreach settings.
• Collect and interpret medical, family, and psychosocial histories.
• Coordinate and interpret genetic testing.
• Educate patients on risks, recurrence, and testing options.
• Document all care in the EMR and produce counseling reports.
• Deliver genetics education and develop patient materials.
• Connect families with appropriate resources.
• Participate in research and uphold ethical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Psychosocial assessment

Genetic risk interpretation

Organized

Adaptable

Patient-centered approach

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

About the Role

Shodair Children’s Hospital seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide counseling, risk assessment, and education for patients across Montana. This is a general genetics role supporting both pediatric and adult patients which requires outreach travel and close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling in clinic and outreach settings.
• Collect and interpret medical, family, and psychosocial histories.
• Coordinate and interpret genetic testing.
• Educate patients on risks, recurrence, and testing options.
• Document all care in the EMR and produce counseling reports.
• Deliver genetics education and develop patient materials.
• Connect families with appropriate resources.
• Participate in research and uphold all ethical and regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, professional, and patient-centered.
• Strong communicator and team collaborator.
• Skilled in psychosocial assessment and genetic risk interpretation.
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable with regular statewide travel.
• Committed to ethical practice and patient autonomy.

Why Join Shodair?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to improving access to mental health services for children and families across Montana. Shodair offers comprehensive benefits including student loan assistant, 6% 403b employer paid contribution, paid medical and vision insurance, sick leave, and much more. This position starts at $74,200.00 annually.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.

Certification & Licensure

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).
• Active Genetic Counselor license in Montana and any additional states as required.